Also you owe it to yourself (all three of you) to check out the newest edition of Firefox (the third installment).
(To view the comic, right-click the image, and click on 'view image')
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Slow Going...
But I can't Blog tonight. So I'll leave you with a funny comic that typifies the strange union of The Church of What's Happening Now. I don't know how the internets requires me to show props to the artist, but I figure that me sharing his work is the sincerest form of praise. But then again the internet is a breeding ground stupidity and backwardness. So if you are the artist, I praise you sincerely or you're an asshole, which ever one you prefer.
Also you owe it to yourself (all three of you) to check out the newest edition of Firefox (the third installment).
(To view the comic, right-click the image, and click on 'view image')
Also you owe it to yourself (all three of you) to check out the newest edition of Firefox (the third installment).
(To view the comic, right-click the image, and click on 'view image')
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Welcome to the Church
Yay Fenix!!
I'm so happy you've joined us in the blogosphere. You can soon start officiating meetings of the Rockies branch of TCOWHN!
So say we all.
I'm so happy you've joined us in the blogosphere. You can soon start officiating meetings of the Rockies branch of TCOWHN!
So say we all.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The Big Bang!
This great article about the big bang talks about physics, time, and the elements of universe formation.
I post this here because it is a good concise view of some leading physicists, but also because it bring up an important point.
People that have an unending faith in science as the end all and be all, can't agree on some of the fundamental foundations of the universe. This shouldn't surprise anyone, all we can do is observe from the crust of the Earth and make educated guesses about what these observations mean for the universe. Scientists come up with baffling theory after baffling theory, and it continues to blow away the layman.
This does have a point.
When I think of a possible intelligent hand that guided or introduced life to earth, I think that hand would not only be invisible to the eye, but would be so baffling that our minds couldn't comprehend that such a life form could exist. But I have a hard time believing that such a being is watching over us at all times counting how many times I lie, or think about sex. This "God" doesn't care if someone I love is a homosexual. This "God" doesn't oversee an ultra exclusive night-club in the sky while sending those that don't belong to a Sea of Fire.
But that's just me I guess.
I post this here because it is a good concise view of some leading physicists, but also because it bring up an important point.
People that have an unending faith in science as the end all and be all, can't agree on some of the fundamental foundations of the universe. This shouldn't surprise anyone, all we can do is observe from the crust of the Earth and make educated guesses about what these observations mean for the universe. Scientists come up with baffling theory after baffling theory, and it continues to blow away the layman.
This does have a point.
When I think of a possible intelligent hand that guided or introduced life to earth, I think that hand would not only be invisible to the eye, but would be so baffling that our minds couldn't comprehend that such a life form could exist. But I have a hard time believing that such a being is watching over us at all times counting how many times I lie, or think about sex. This "God" doesn't care if someone I love is a homosexual. This "God" doesn't oversee an ultra exclusive night-club in the sky while sending those that don't belong to a Sea of Fire.
But that's just me I guess.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Call for Holidays
Friends, I am inspired.
The Freakin' Deacon and I just watched "What Would Jesus Buy?" and my question for the Church is this: what the *#&@ do we do about the holidays? I'm not a new convert to this stop-consumerism movement just because of a movie. I have these little acolytes at home and I want to raise them right. This has been a struggle for the Deacon and myself since they were old enough to be deluged in gifts (in utero is old enough, apparently). Do we celebrate Christmas despite the fact that we are arguably not Christians? Is it enough that it is part of our family heritage? There are a lot of times I don't think that is enough to go on - "because that's the way it's always been done" is a pretty poor answer to any question about habitual events.
I propose that we, over the course of the next several months, come together as a Church and establish some NEW traditions. Spending a pile of money and chopping down innocent trees that could better spend their lives cleaning our air is not what TCOWHN is about, at least in my opinion. Festivus has been raised as an option to the insanity that is X-mas. For the record, the Deacon & I are currently in possession of a pole in our basement - we would be more than happy to host the airing of grievances and feats of strength. If anyone out there has an alternative to X-mas, shopping till you drop, eating way the frak too much, and hanging out with people you'd never speak to if you weren't genetically related to them - I'm all ears.
Really, this is all for the acolytes. We've got this one chance (their formative years) to teach them what the Church is all about, what LIFE is all about. I want to do a good job and not raise spoiled rotten brats who feel entitled to everything their greedy little eyes land on. Just because they see it on TV doesn't mean it's coming to our house.
I know I'm not a Christian, but I'd be all for people being more Christ-like, especially come the holidays. I don't need all the doo-dads and whirligigs and whatzits - and my kids most certainly don't either. They need to learn to use their Imaginations and their Hearts, to appreciate the people they love EVERY day rather than one day a year, to show their love with actions rather than things. I need to learn to do those things so I can teach them to my children. And I'm asking for the Church to support my efforts.
After all, that's why we're here. Right?
The Freakin' Deacon and I just watched "What Would Jesus Buy?" and my question for the Church is this: what the *#&@ do we do about the holidays? I'm not a new convert to this stop-consumerism movement just because of a movie. I have these little acolytes at home and I want to raise them right. This has been a struggle for the Deacon and myself since they were old enough to be deluged in gifts (in utero is old enough, apparently). Do we celebrate Christmas despite the fact that we are arguably not Christians? Is it enough that it is part of our family heritage? There are a lot of times I don't think that is enough to go on - "because that's the way it's always been done" is a pretty poor answer to any question about habitual events.
I propose that we, over the course of the next several months, come together as a Church and establish some NEW traditions. Spending a pile of money and chopping down innocent trees that could better spend their lives cleaning our air is not what TCOWHN is about, at least in my opinion. Festivus has been raised as an option to the insanity that is X-mas. For the record, the Deacon & I are currently in possession of a pole in our basement - we would be more than happy to host the airing of grievances and feats of strength. If anyone out there has an alternative to X-mas, shopping till you drop, eating way the frak too much, and hanging out with people you'd never speak to if you weren't genetically related to them - I'm all ears.
Really, this is all for the acolytes. We've got this one chance (their formative years) to teach them what the Church is all about, what LIFE is all about. I want to do a good job and not raise spoiled rotten brats who feel entitled to everything their greedy little eyes land on. Just because they see it on TV doesn't mean it's coming to our house.
I know I'm not a Christian, but I'd be all for people being more Christ-like, especially come the holidays. I don't need all the doo-dads and whirligigs and whatzits - and my kids most certainly don't either. They need to learn to use their Imaginations and their Hearts, to appreciate the people they love EVERY day rather than one day a year, to show their love with actions rather than things. I need to learn to do those things so I can teach them to my children. And I'm asking for the Church to support my efforts.
After all, that's why we're here. Right?
This I believe. Penn Jillette is awesome!
I'm sure you're all aware of the This I Believe series from NPR. The rules state anyone submitting a TIB essay must start it with some variation of "I believe..." Penn Jillette begins his piece with "I believe that there is no God."
Friday, June 6, 2008
~!~!~! Vanity Birthday Post, now with 100% more Tilda~!~!~!
I know it really loses something without the proper video but it's the best I could do.
So yeah, Happy Birthday to me! I made it past 27...Take that Brian Jones! This is a spot where you can lavish praise upon me for having a Basal Metabolic rate that suspends my life functions, and for having averted life ending injuries, accidents, and disasters to this point.
Here's to another 365!~
/\/\ (13)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Bucey's be bloggin?!?!
This is my first blog ever. Whatever happend to good ol paper and pen? Or the telagraph for that matter any way? I'm kinda wonderin' whats next a "bat signal" in the sky? Maybe a direct link to our concious thought process???? I digress, this is a great way for all of us to reach out, or blog out, as the case may be, our most inner thoughts on the subject of TCOWHN, or maybe the, use of, too many, commas. I shall leave you with this little tidbit for the day... week...month... or year. Always pay attention to your gut, because that feeling you have may be more than just bad gas!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Dude, We're Getting the Church Back Together!!!
Wow.
It feels really good to be in Madison again. I have really missed this town. I have also become inured to ignoring my neighbors - a habit I hope to change as I settle in to my new neighborhood. It's just weird to see people being FRIENDLY when you walk past them.
Seriously, what the hell is wrong with Manitowoc? All that beer, and still no one's happy. Huh.
It's been awesome, though, being welcomed back into the loving arms of my favorite town - and having the joy of knowing that my friends are mere miles away. I can make it from here to Hamilton House in 20 minutes flat (if traffic lights will let me through). LOVE IT!!
It's good to be home.
It feels really good to be in Madison again. I have really missed this town. I have also become inured to ignoring my neighbors - a habit I hope to change as I settle in to my new neighborhood. It's just weird to see people being FRIENDLY when you walk past them.
Seriously, what the hell is wrong with Manitowoc? All that beer, and still no one's happy. Huh.
It's been awesome, though, being welcomed back into the loving arms of my favorite town - and having the joy of knowing that my friends are mere miles away. I can make it from here to Hamilton House in 20 minutes flat (if traffic lights will let me through). LOVE IT!!
It's good to be home.
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